Division of Coastal Management
Coastal Adaptation and Resiliency
A new resource for communities brings together data, local examples, tools, planning and policy guidance as well as funding opportunities to support building coastal resilience.
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Inlet Hazard Area Report Released
New recommendations regarding inlet hazard area boundaries were recently made to the Coastal Resources Commission. Inlet hazard areas are coastal zones that are especially vulnerable to migration, erosion, flooding, and other adverse effects of sand.
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Ocean Hazard Setback Study Completed
Division staff recently completed a 2019 study on ocean hazard construction setback factors and Ocean Erodible Area of Environmental Concern.
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Beach Erosion Study Report
As directed by the NC General Assembly, DCM has completed a study of beach erosion in North Carolina.
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Report on Weather-Related Needs Along the Coast
A recent survey gathered data regarding weather-related challenges faced by community officials. The purpose was to better understand ways the state can assist local governments with resiliency needs.
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The Division of Coastal Management works to protect, conserve and manage North Carolina's coastal resources through an integrated program of planning, permitting, education and research. DCM carries out the state's Coastal Area Management Act, the Dredge and Fill Law and the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 in the 20 coastal counties, using rules and policies of the N.C. Coastal Resources Commission, known as the CRC. The division serves as staff to the CRC.
Beach & Waterfront Access
The Division of Coastal Management awards about $1 million a year in matching grants for projects to improve pedestrian access to the state's beaches and waterways. Funding for the Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Program comes from the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund.
About Coastal North Carolina
Coastal Reserve Program
The mission of the N.C. Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve is "to promote informed management and stewardship of North Carolina’s estuarine and coastal habitats through research, education, and example."
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